CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE

PUBLIC WORKS/UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

 

To:                  Mayor and City Commission

 

From:              Richard D. Sala, City Manager

 

By:                  Mike Shields, Director of Public Works 

 

Date:               November 29, 2007

 

Subject:           Boat Ramp Installation Agreement

 

Earlier this year, the City staff was approached by the City of Tamarac inquiring about installing a boat ramp on the City of North Lauderdale property to better access their adjoining canal for maintenance purposes.  The location is North of McNab Road on the berm which separates the two Cities’ limits.

 

The Public Works Department has reviewed the request and determined that it will not impact North Lauderdale in any adverse manner. In fact, it will assist in the maintenance of a canal that separates the two Cities, thus creating a cleaner waterway for North Lauderdale properties abutting this canal. The City Attorney, who also happens to represent City of Tamarac, has reviewed and approved the attached boat ramp installation agreement between the two Cities. Tonight, we are seeking the Commission’s approval to execute this agreement.

 

Recommendation:

 

The City Administration recommends Commission’s consideration and approval of the attached resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into the attached agreement with the City of Tamarac allowing them to install a boat ramp for access and maintenance of their canal. 

 

 


 

RESOLUTION NO. ____________

 

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO BE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE AND THE CITY OF TAMARAC FOR INSTALLATION OF A BOAT RAMP FOR ACCESS AND MAINTENANCE OF THEIR CANAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA:

 

Section 1:         That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into the attached agreement between the City of North Lauderdale and the City of Tamarac for the installation of a boat ramp for access and maintenance of their canal.

 

Section 2:         That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

 

PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of North Lauderdale, Florida this 29th day of  November, 2007.

 

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

 

                                                                       

CITY ATTORNEY SAMUEL S. GOREN

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                        MAYOR  JACK BRADY

 

 

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                        VICE MAYOR RICH MOYLE

ATTEST:

 

 

_________________________________________

PATRICIA VANCHERI, DEPUTY CITY CLERK

 

 


 

BOAT RAMP INSTALLATION AGREEMENT

BETWEEN CITY OF TAMARAC

AND CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE

 

 

            THIS AGREEMENT dated this _____ day of _____________________________, 2007 made by and between:

 

THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, a municipal corporation organized and operating pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida, with a business address of 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL (hereinafter referred to as “TAMARAC”)

 

And

 

CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, a Florida municipal corporation, with a business address of 701 SW 71 Avenue, North Lauderdale, Florida 33068 (hereinafter referred to as “NORTH LAUDERDALE”).  TAMARAC and NORTH LAUDERDALE may sometimes hereafter be referred to collectively as “the Parties”.

 

W I T N E S S E T H:

 

            WHEREAS, TAMARAC owns and/or maintains certain public works installations and facilities throughout the City of Tamarac, Florida; and

 

            WHEREAS, a number of these installation sites and facilities are located on waterways within TAMARAC, and several of these waterways are located adjacent to the City of North Lauderdale; and

 

            WHEREAS, in order to effectively access and service these public works installations and facilities the CITY is seeking permission from property owners to install boat ramps on their property to allow for access to the necessary waterways; and

 

            WHEREAS, TAMARAC is further seeking access easements from the appropriate property owners provide reasonable and efficient access to the waterways and public works facilities and installations in order to enable TAMARAC to properly service and maintain these sites; and

 

            WHEREAS, once TAMARAC has obtained permission from NORTH LAUDERDALE to install these boat ramps, TAMARAC will enter into agreements with contractors to perform the necessary design and installation work; and

 

            WHEREAS, the Parties agree that it is in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac for TAMARAC to have reasonable and efficient access to the necessary waterways in order for TAMARAC to properly service and maintain the public works installations and facilities located throughout TAMARAC.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual terms, conditions, promises and covenants hereinafter set forth, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, TAMARAC and NORTH LAUDERDALE hereby agree as follows:

 

1.         Recitals.           The foregoing “WHEREAS” clauses are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.

2.         NORTH LAUDERDALE agrees to provide TAMARAC with a reasonable location, agreeable to both Parties, where TAMARAC may install a boat ramp to allow for access to necessary waterways in order for TAMARAC to properly service and maintain the public works installations and facilities located within TAMARAC.

3.         TAMARAC shall engage an outside contractor for the design and installation of a boat ramp, and the design of said boat ramp shall be subject to NORTH LAUDERDALE’s approval. NORTH LAUDERDALE shall not unreasonably withhold its approval of the boat ramp design.

4.         NORTH LAUDERDALE shall grant TAMARAC an access easement to allow for reasonable access to the boat ramp once installed. This easement shall be formally executed by the Parties after the completion and approval of the boat ramp design.

5.         TAMARAC shall be responsible for all recording and other costs associated with this Agreement and the subsequent easement.

6.         Governmental Immunity.           Both parties are state agencies as defined in Chapter 768.28, Florida Statutes.  Each agrees to be fully responsible for acts and omissions of their agents or employees to the extent permitted by law.  Nothing herein is intended to serve as a waiver of sovereign immunity by any party to which sovereign immunity by any party to which sovereign immunity may be applicable.  Nothing herein shall be construed as consent by a state agency or political subdivision of the State of Florida to be sued by third parties in any matter arising out of this Agreement or any other contract.

7.         Independent Contractors.         This Agreement does not create an employee/employer relationship between the Parties.  It is the intent of the Parties that TAMARAC and NORTH LAUDERDALE are independent contractors under this Agreement and neither is the employee of the other for all purposes, including, but not limited to, the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act minimum wage and overtime payments, Federal Insurance Contribution Act, the Social Security Act, the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, the State Workers’ Compensation Act, and the State unemployment insurance law.  The Parties shall each retain sole and absolute discretion in the judgment of the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities hereunder provided, further that administrative procedures applicable to services rendered under this Agreement shall be those of each individual Party.  Services provided by each Party pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to the supervision of such Party.  In providing such services, neither Party nor its agents shall act as officers, employees, or agents of the other Party.  The Parties agree that they are separate and independent enterprises, that each had the full opportunity to find other business, that it has made its own investment in its business, and that it will utilize a high level of skill necessary to perform the work hereunder.  This Agreement shall not be construed as creating any joint employment relationship between the Parties and neither Party will be liable for any obligation incurred by the other Party, including, but not limited to, unpaid minimum wages and/or overtime premiums.

8.         Third Party Beneficiaries.          Neither party intends that this Agreement shall directly or substantially benefit any third party by this Agreement.  Therefore, the Parties agree that there are no third party beneficiaries to this Agreement and that no third party shall be entitled to assert a claim against either party based upon this Agreement.  The Parties expressly acknowledge that it is not their intent to create any rights or obligations in any third persons or entity under this Agreement.

9.         Legal Representation.   It is acknowledged that each party to this Agreement had the opportunity to be represented by counsel in the preparation of this Agreement and, accordingly, the rule that a contract shall be interpreted strictly against the party preparing same shall not apply due to the joint contribution of both parties.

10.       Assignments.    This Agreement, or any interest herein, shall not be assigned, transferred or otherwise encumbered, under any circumstances, by the Parties without the prior written consent of the other party.

11.       Records.          Both Parties shall keep, maintain and preserve books and records and require any and all subcontractors to keep books and records as may be necessary in order to record complete and correct entries as is related to personnel hours charged to this engagement, any expenses for which the Parties expect to be reimbursed, or any other records that are related to this Agreement.  Such books, accounts and records will be available at all reasonable times for examination and audit by the other party and shall be kept for the required retention period of the Florida Public Records Act (Chapter 119, Fla. Stat.) or as may otherwise be required by law.  Incomplete or incorrect entries in such books and records will be grounds for disallowance by the other party of any fees or expenses based upon such entries.

12.       Public Records.            Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, Florida's Public Records laws, the Parties shall maintain and make available for inspection any and all business records generated pursuant to this Agreement as required by law. 

13.       No Contingent Fees.     The Parties warrant that they have not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for such party, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual or firm, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Parties, any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. 

14.       Notice.   Whenever any party desires to give notice unto any other party, it must be given by written notice, sent by certified United States mail, with return receipt requested, or by facsimile transmission with certification of transmission to the receiving party, addressed to the party for whom it is intended and the remaining party, at the places last specified, and the places for giving of notice shall remain such until they shall have been changed by written notice in compliance with the provisions of this section.  For the present, NORTH LAUDERDALE and TAMARAC designate the following as the respective places for giving of notice:

 

Tamarac:                      Jeffrey Miller, City Manager

                                    City of Tamarac

                                    7525 NW 88 Avenue

                                    Tamarac, Florida 33321

                                    Telephone No. (954) 597-3515

                                    Facsimile No. (954) 597-3520

 

Copies to:                     Jack Strain, Public Works Director

                                    City of Tamarac

                                    6011 Nob Hill Road 33321

                                    Telephone No. (954) 597-3734

                                    Facsimile No. (954) 597-3710

 

                                    Samuel S. Goren, City Attorney

                                    Goren, Cherof, Doody & Ezrol, P.A.

                                    3099 East Commercial Boulevard, Suite 200

                                    Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308

                                    Telephone No. (954) 771-4500

                                    Facsimile No. (954) 771-4923

 

North Lauderdale:        Richard D. Sala, City Manager

                                    City of North Lauderdale

                                    701 SW 71 Avenue

                                    North Lauderdale, Florida 33068

                                    Telephone No.: (954) 722-0900

                                    Facsimile No.: (954) 720-2151

 

Copies to:                     Mike Shields, Public Works Director

                                    City of North Lauderdale

                                    701 SW 71 Avenue

                                    North Lauderdale, Florida 33068

                                    Telephone No.: (954) 722-0900

                                    Facsimile No.: (954) 720-2064

 

                                    Samuel S. Goren, City Attorney

                                    Goren, Cherof, Doody & Ezrol, P.A.

                                    3099 East Commercial Boulevard, Suite 200

                                    Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308

                                    Telephone No. (954) 771-4500

                                    Facsimile No. (954) 771-4923

 

            16.       Binding Authority.         Each person signing this Agreement on behalf of either party individually warrants that he or she has full legal power to execute this Agreement on behalf of the party for whom he or she is signing, and to bind and obligate such party with respect to all provisions contained in this Agreement.

17.       Exhibits.           Each Exhibit referred to in this Agreement forms an essential part of this Agreement. The exhibits if not physically attached should be treated as part of this Agreement and are incorporated herein by reference.

18.       Headings.         Headings herein are for convenience of reference only and shall not be considered on any interpretation of this Agreement.

19.       Severability.      If any provision of this Agreement or application thereof to any person or situation shall, to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, and the application of such provisions to persons or situations other than those as to which it shall have been held invalid or unenforceable shall not be affected thereby, and shall continue in full force and effect, and be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.

20.       Governing Law.            This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida with venue lying in Broward County, Florida.

21.       Disputes.          Any claim, objection, or dispute arising out of the terms of this Agreement shall be litigated in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court in and for Broward County.

22.       Joint Defense.  In the event that the validity of this Agreement is challenged through legal proceedings or otherwise, the Parties agree to cooperate with each other in defense of this Agreement, with each Party to bear its own attorney's fees and costs associated with such defense.

23.       Attorney's Fees.           In the event that either party brings suit for enforcement of this Agreement, each party shall bear their own attorney's fees and costs, including paralegal fees, at both the trial and appellate levels, in addition to any other remedy afforded by law, except as may otherwise be provided for in this Agreement.

 

24.       Extent of Agreement.    This Agreement together with the attached Exhibits, as amended herein above represents the entire and integrated agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral.

25.       Multiple Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

26.       Materiality and Waiver. The Parties agree that each requirement, duty and obligation set forth herein is substantial and important to the formation of this Agreement and, therefore, is a material term hereof.  Failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any provision or condition of this Agreement, or to execute any right therein contained, shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment for the future of any such provision, condition, or right, but the same shall remain in full force and effect.

27.       Compliance with Laws. The Parties shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations in performing its duties, responsibilities and obligations pursuant to this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Tamarac and the City of North Lauderdale have executed this agreement by their duly authorized officers, this _____ day of __________, 2007.

 

                                                                        CITY OF TAMARAC

 

 

ATTEST:                                                         BY:______________________________________

                                                                  MAYOR BETH FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO

BY:__________________________________

            MARION SWENSON, CITY CLERK

 

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

 

BY:__________________________________

            OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

                                                                       

                                                                        __________________________________________

 

                                                                        __________________________________________

WITNESS:                                                     

                                                            BY:______________________________________

__________________________                    __________________________________________

                                                                        Print or Type Name and Title

___________________________                                         

 

STATE OF FLORIDA            )

                                                ) ss:

COUNTY OF ________        )

 

            ON THIS ____ day of ___________________, 2007, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared ____________________________________ as Mayor of the City of Tamarac, personally known to me, or who has produced _________________________________ as identification, and is the person who subscribed to the foregoing instrument and who acknowledged that (s)he executed the same on behalf of said Association and that (s)he was duly authorized to do so.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.

 

                                                                                    ___________________________________

                                                                                    NOTARY PUBLIC

 

My Commission Expires:                                              ___________________________________

                                                                                    Print or Type Name

           

                                                                        CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE

 

                                                                        BY:______________________________________

ATTEST:                                                              MAYOR JACK BRADY

 

BY:___________________________________

      CITY CLERK

 

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

 

BY:___________________________________

            OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

 

                                                                        __________________________________________

 

                                                                        __________________________________________

WITNESS:                                                     

                                                            BY:______________________________________

__________________________                    __________________________________________

                                                                        Print or Type Name and Title

___________________________                                         

 

STATE OF FLORIDA            )

                                                ) ss:

COUNTY OF ________        )

            ON THIS ____ day of ___________________, 2007, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared ____________________________________ as Mayor of the City of North Lauderdale, personally known to me, or who has produced _________________________________ as identification, and is the person who subscribed to the foregoing instrument and who acknowledged that (s)he executed the same on behalf of said Association and that (s)he was duly authorized to do so.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.

 

                                                                                    ___________________________________

                                                                                    NOTARY PUBLIC

 

                                                                                    ___________________________________

                                                                                    Print or Type Name

My Commission Expires:

 

 

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